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MOLNIYA 1-46 (11662)
COSPAR: 1980-002A | Alt Name: Molniya-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 11, 1980
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
11662
International Designator
1980-002A
Decay Date
10/22/1992
Basic Satellite Info
Name
MOLNIYA 1-46
Alternative Name
Molniya-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOSR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
MOLNIYA 1-46, also known as Molniya-1, is a satellite launched on January 11, 1980, from the PLMSC launch site using LC41/1 and the Molniya 8K78M launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 4.4 meters in length, 1.4 meters in diameter, and an 8.6 meter span. It weighs 1,650 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 1,620 kilograms. MOLNIYA 1-46 is equipped with the Molniya-1K No. 48L payload and features a cylindrical shape with six panels. The satellite's reflectivity is measured at 28.9883 RCS units. It was manufactured by NPOPM and owned by GUKOSR, serving communications purposes in its mission as part of the Molniya-1 series.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4.4
Diameter
1.4
Span
8.6
Dry Mass
1620
Launch Mass
1650
Shape
Cyl + 6 Pan
Radar Cross Section
28.9883
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Molniya-1K No. 48L
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
NPOPM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Molniya-1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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